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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and company

Trade name
Arkofil CS20 liq
Material number: 153461
Identification of the company
CLARIANT (Schweiz) AG
Rothausstrasse 61
4132 Muttenz
Telephone no. : +41 61 469 5111
Information about the substance/preparation
Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals
Product Safety, ++41-(0)61-469-5121
Emergency telephone number : +41 61 469 5121

2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Mixture of Polyvinylalcohol and Polyether
Hazardous ingredients
Methanol
Concentration :
CAS number :
EINECS number :
Hazard symbols
R phrases

<3%
67-56-1
200-659-6
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3. Hazards identification
According to the present state of knowledge, provided that this product is handled correctly,
there is no known danger to humans.

4. First aid measures

After contact with skin
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with plenty of water
After contact with eyes
In case of contact with eyes rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, seek
medical advice
After ingestion
When swallowed seek medical aid immediately and show the physician the packaging or the
label of the packaging.
Advice to doctor

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Symptoms
Until now no symptoms known so far.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
alcohol-resistant foam
dry powder
carbon dioxide
water spray jet
Special hazards from the substance itself, its combustion products or from its vapours
In case of fires, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon monoxide (CO)
Special protective equipment for firefighting
Use self-contained breathing apparatus

6. Accidental release measures

Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter drains or waterways
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Rinse away rest with plenty of water; cover with absorbent material.

7. Handling and storage

Advice on safe handling
Provide good ventilation when handling large quantities.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Observe the general rules of industrial fire protection
Further information on storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed
Storage stability
Shelf life: 12 Months

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored
METHANOL
CAS number : 67-56-1
UK OELs
UK EH40 OES (Table 2) Data
Revision : 2000
Time Weighted Average (TWA):
Values:
266 mg/m3

200 ppm

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METHANOL
CAS number : 67-56-1
UK OELs
UK EH40 OES (Table 2) Data
Revision : 2000
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL):
Values:

333 mg/m3

250 ppm

METHANOL
CAS number : 67-56-1
UK OELs
UK EH40 OES (Table 2) Data
Revision : 2000
Skin Designation:
can be absorbed through the skin
METHANOL
CAS number : 67-56-1
EU. Indicative Exposure and Directives relating to the protection of risks related to work
exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents.
EU Exposure Limit Values Data
Revision : 12 1996
Time Weighted Average (TWA):
Values:
260 mg/m3
200 ppm
General protective measures
Observe the usual precautions for handling chemicals.
Hygiene measures
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hand protection :

Protective gloves

Eye protection :

safety glasses with side protection shield

9. Physical and chemical properties

Form :

Liquid

Colour :

colourless, slightly cloudy

Odour :

slightly acidic

Solidifying Point :

-7 C

Flash point :

> 100 C

Density :

1.046 g/cm3 (20 C)

Miscibility with water :

100 g/l (20 C)

pH value :

4 - 7 (20 C, 50 g/l)
Method : DIN 19261

10. Stability and reactivity

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Thermal decomposition :

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No decomposition if used as prescribed.

Hazardous reactions
When used and handled as intended, none.

11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity :

LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg (rat)

Method : OECD 401

Irritant effect on skin :

non-irritant (rabbit)
Method : OECD 404

Irritant effect on eyes :

non-irritant (rabbit eye)

Method : OECD 405

Sensitization :

non-sensitizing (Guinea pig)

Remarks
According to experience, the product is considered to be harmless to health if used in the
correct manner

12. Ecological information

Biodegradability :

> 80 %
Method : OECD 302 B

Fish toxicity :

LC0 500 mg/l (24 h, guppy)

Bacteria toxicity :

EC50 > 1,000 mg/l

Method : fermentation tube test

Chemical oxygen demand

(COD) :

1,700 mg/g

13. Disposal considerations

Product
Must be taken to special waste disposal site in accordance with local authority
regulations.

14. Transport information

ADR

not restricted

ADNR

not restricted

RID

not restricted

IATA

not restricted

IMDG

not restricted

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15. Regulatory information

Labelling in accordance with EC-Directives
hazard warning labelling not compulsory

16. Other information

Text of the R-phrases which are allocated to the ingredients/components mentioned
in section 2 of this Safety Data Sheet.
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Highly flammable.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
contact with skin and if swallowed.

This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not therefore be
construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability
for a particular application.